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H263 ERK

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,631 mi
Last recorded44,631 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH263 ERK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 44,631 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 44,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,433 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 44,433 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,345 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 44,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,255 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,057 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,905 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 43,902 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,278 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 43,278 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 43,267 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

near side front tyre near 1.6m & cracking

near side rear tyre outer wall & tread cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2007 42,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,199 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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H263 ERK is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 70,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H263 ERK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H263 ERK is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H263 ERK safe to buy?

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